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Friday, March 31, 2017

Released nationwideinFebruary,Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey is thenewestproduct from Limestone Branch
Distillery (owned in part by Luxco). Interestingly enough, Ezra Brooks (also
Luxco) released a straight rye whiskey in January of 2017.These whiskies have many elements in
common. For instance, theyare
both 24 months old anddistilledin Indiana (MGP).There is however,one noteworthydifference between the two;Minor Caseboastsa sherry-cask finishand ispackaged in anelegant,flask-style bottlecommemoratingthe heritage of Minor Case Beam with
his original logo.

Details:

-90proof
-2 years old
-Price: $49

Nose:A
delicate bouquet mixed with an assortment of red fruits and sugary sweetness.
Plums, cherries, and vanilla icing are followed by a mutedrye spice.

Conclusion:As a result of
being suchayoungwhiskey, the sherry-caskfinishseems to haveconsumedevery aspect of itsprofile-honestly it's overpowering.My wife really likedthis, which makes sense because she
loves red wine. I on the other hand, do not care forwineone
bit!Taste aside,the bottle looks fantastic, but ifwe'rebeinghonest, the price pointseemswaytoo
high.If you aren't a winelover,Irecommendahard
pass on Minor Caserye whiskey.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

This bottle of Heaven
Hill Old Style Bourbon, also known as “the green label", is one of few
bottom shelf bourbons I recommend for everyone to try at least once. We live
in a world where local/craft distillery’s get away with selling extremely young
whiskey for north of $30 a bottle. Heaven Hill Old Style bourbon is a diamond in the ruff; you’ll be hard pressed to find another
straight bourbon aged this long and sold at such a reasonable price.

Details:-90 proof-6 years
-Price: $12

Nose: First whiffs promote a light, sugary sweetness.
Peanuts and caramel follow along with a very shy rye spice.

Taste: While the mouthfeel is thin, there is an initial pop of pepper spice and a decent heat.Peanut brittle and brown sugar add sweetness to the palate.
Finish: Extremelysmooth, with brown sugar and pepper spice.Conclusion: At
the end of the day, this is a fantastic bourbon for your wallet. The flavors are light but enjoyable, and it makes for a phenomenal mixer.